Principlev1
When flow states consistently occur in a domain, treat that
When flow states consistently occur in a domain, treat that domain as a candidate for genuine purpose regardless of whether it matches your explicit beliefs about what should matter.
Why This Is a Principle
This derives from Flow occurs when challenge slightly exceeds current (flow occurs when challenge matches skill) and Emotions function as evaluative signals that provide (emotions function as evaluative signals). The principle prescribes using flow as a diagnostic tool that can override conscious beliefs, treating it as data from the cognitive system about alignment. It is prescriptive and actionable.